1. Identity Finder Client
Peseng Yu
IT Security Analyst

2. Agenda Goal of Identity Finder Identity Finder Policy Settings
Client Overview

3. Goal of Identity Finder
Data discovery
See if computers are storing Personally Identifiable Information
Minimize or eliminate the amount of sensitive data stored in unneeded locations.
Depending on the incident, this could help prevent the amount of data leakage.
Protect data-at-rest
By finding where sensitive data is stored, each user can help ensure that it is properly encrypted or stored in an acceptable area (e.g. specified network folders for your department or group).
User awareness/training
Representative from your group will review and tell you to take action on your findings on an ongoing basis (e.g. Monthly).

4. Identity Finder Policy Settings
Monthly Scans
e.g. 1st day of each month at 1:00am
Periodically (e.g. every 5-10 minutes) the clients report back to the central console to report status and download policy updates
What is Identity Finder configured to scan via policy settings?
Social Security Numbers
Credit Card Numbers
Bank Account Numbers
Drivers License

5. Client Overview
Identity Finder Client uses the “Ribbon” interface (similar to Microsoft Office 2007 and newer)
Starting Identity Finder
Starting a Scan
Address Findings
Deleting Temporary Files
Securely Deleting Files

6. Starting Identity Finder
After starting the Identity Finder program
 All Programs  Identity Finder 
You may press “Skip” when asked to specify a “Identity Finder Profile Password”
You do not have to create an Identity Finder profile password. You may use the "Guest Profile". However, creating an Identity Finder Profile may be convenient to help you store previous search results for easier reference amongst other features

7. Starting a Scan Press the “Start Search Now” button.
The interface should look like one of the screenshots below:

8. Addressing Findings
After the search completes you will see the Identity Finder Search Summary:
Choose either “Wizard” or “Advanced”

9. Addressing Findings (Cont.)

10. Addressing Findings (Cont.)
You can preview the file by selecting/clicking a specific Identity Match.
The Wizard prompt will help guide you on what actions you would like to take on the files.
You can also Right-Click a Finding and select the appropriate option you would like to take.
Shred – Securely deletes the file
Secure – Utilize Identity Finder to encrypt the file

11. Deleting Temporary Files
Review the Tutorial on the docs.rice.edu website on how to securely delete temporary files using Identity Finder
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12. Securely Delete Files
Review the Tutorial on the docs.rice.edu website on how to securely delete files using Identity Finder
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13. Helpful References Identity Finder Client User Guides
Windows User Guide:
Mac User Guide:
Identity Finder FAQ s
How to clean up temporary files using Identity Finder
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How to securely delete files using Identity Finder
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14. Questions or Comments?
Questions?